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Assemblymember Robert Rivas, a Salinas Democrat, sits in attendance as he awaits his inauguration to the role of Assembly Speaker at the state Capitol in Sacramento on June 30, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Robert Rivas takes charge as California Assembly speaker

by Alexei Koseff June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

After a prolonged transition, the Salinas Democrat was sworn in as Assembly speaker today, taking over from Anthony Rendon. They’re ideologically similar so the differences may be more in leadership style than policy.

Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon at the dais on May 31, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Outgoing Speaker Anthony Rendon made California Assembly more democratic

by Guest Commentary June 30, 2023June 29, 2023

Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon speaks during the State of the State ceremony in Sacramento on March 8, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

California Assembly Speaker Rendon: The exit interview

by Lynn La June 29, 2023June 29, 2023

Newly elected legislators stand to be sworn in in the Senate chambers of the California State Capitol on Dec. 5, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

Capitol, Politics

Rules for thee: How California Legislature skirts its own laws

by Sameea Kamal February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry, joined by Head Coach Steve Kerr and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, on Jan. 17, 2023. Photo by Carolyn Kaster, AP Photo

Gun talk in Washington, gun bills in Sacramento

by Ben Christopher January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Newly elected legislators are sworn in in the Senate chambers at the state Capitol on Dec. 5, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

Big tests ahead for new Legislature

by Emily Hoeven December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Will California Assembly speakership deal make any real difference?

by Dan Walters November 15, 2022November 14, 2022

From left, Democratic Assemblymember Robert Rivas and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. Photos by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters and Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

Capitol, Politics

A speakership deal: Rendon, Rivas agree on handover

by Alexei Koseff November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

The state Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. on Aug. 22, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

‘Close to the line:’ California’s top campaign finance watchdog wants a deeper look at donor network

by Alexei Koseff and Ben Christopher August 26, 2022October 3, 2022

Legislators convene on the house floor during a session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

A plethora of private meetings

by Emily Hoeven August 9, 2022August 9, 2022

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